Care of the Dog 



dogs are injured by automobiles that every possible 

 precaution should be taken to prevent the dog from 

 being subjected to such accidents. 



After the dog has been allowed to run until he 

 has become heated, he must not be permitted to 

 stand in a cold wind. On cold rainy days it is 

 better not to take the dog farther than is necessary 

 for him to clean himself and, on returning home his 

 feet should be washed and his whole body rubbed 

 briskly with towels until thoroughly dry. A dog 

 must not be taken out directly after his bath, except 

 in midsummer. 



Roof. — Oftentimes the apartment is so situated 

 that the roof is easily accessible. In such cases this 

 makes a desirable place for exercising the dog. 

 Many dogs may be trained to go to the roof by 

 themselves and, by so doing, they enjoy far greater 

 freedom. Some dogs will play by themselves, de- 

 riving much benefit therefrom, but as a rule, those 

 that are closely confined soon lose the desire to 

 exercise unless encouraged. In the excitement of 

 playing, the dog might jump or fall off the roo^' 

 unless the inclosure is of sufficient height to prevent. 

 During the summertime, it gets very hot on the city 

 roof so that it is impossible for the dog to stay 

 there for any length of time. 



Yard. — ^A dog that is allowed the freedom of a 

 yard will require but little attention after he has 

 become accustomed to conditions. If the proper 

 selection of breed has been made the dog will ac- 



